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Google has updated its Chrome Web Store developer policy, explicitly listing Prediction Markets as a prohibited product. According to the new regulations, any Chrome extension that promotes or supports real-money transactions based on predicted outcomes is not allowed for publication on the Chrome Web Store. This update also strengthens requirements for transparency in user data collection and privacy protection. The new policy will officially take effect on August 1, 2026.
中心化交易所 AscendEX 公告称，受 MiCA 等监管进展及市场、财务和运营因素影响，平台已于 2026 年 7 月 1 日起停止运营，用户已无法开户、充值、交易、兑换、质押、借贷或参与活动，账户仅保留有限的退出用途；截至 7 月 6 日，所有提现请求均需人工审核，自动提现已暂停，提现可能延迟、需补充信息或无法处理，平台目前无法保证处理时间或金额。 ZachXBT 对此评论称，AscendEX 公告承认提现“可能处理或可能不处理”，其公开热钱包仍没有足够流动资产处理其已核实的多笔七位数用户提现诉求。此前 ZachXBT 曾称，AscendEX 出现多起提现延迟或未处理报告，且部分用户提现仍未处理但充值功能仍开放。
on-chain investigator ZachXBT has released verification information, stating that crypto exchange AscendEX has officially announced its cessation of operations, and the platform's current liquid assets are almost insufficient to cover user withdrawal demands. According to the platform announcement, the shutdown is primarily due to market conditions and the EU MiCA regulatory framework. Starting July 1st, all services including account opening, trading, and deposits will be fully suspended, with only basic functions such as account inquiry and withdrawals remaining open. After July 6th, all withdrawal channels will cease automatic processing and switch entirely to manual review. The official team has candidly warned that withdrawals may be significantly delayed or even impossible to process.ZachXBT’s investigation found that pending user claims amount to millions of dollars, yet the platform’s available liquid assets in hot wallets are severely insufficient. AscendEX is currently evaluating its financial status and a plan for handling user assets, with subsequent arrangements to be announced separately.
Odaily Odaily News Siiibo Securities, the operator of a Japanese corporate bond issuance and purchase platform, announced plans to change its name to "Kabushiki Kaisha Metaplanet Securities Inc. (Metaplanet Securities Inc.)" effective July 13, 2026, and officially join the Metaplanet Group.Siiibo Securities stated that the name change is subject to approval at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders. The company previously operated an online private placement bond issuance and purchase platform for emerging companies and individual investors under the mission of "creating free, transparent, and fair direct finance" and holds a Type I Financial Instruments Business license in Japan.Upon joining the Metaplanet Group, Siiibo will further expand its business direction. It plans to leverage the parent company's experience in Bitcoin (BTC) asset management to develop and offer BTC-based financial products to individual investors, creating a "BTC × Finance" platform.Established in 2019, Siiibo Securities currently operates an online securities platform focused on corporate bonds, offering private placement issuance and investment services. The platform has covered approximately 40 companies and over 100 bond products. After joining the Metaplanet Group, it will no longer be limited to the Venture Debt field but will explore innovative yield-generating products designed to meet diverse investor return needs.
Gate has responded on platform X to alleged user asset theft, stating: "The incident shows that the customer initiated withdrawal operations between 15:00-16:00 (UTC+8) on July 7, and reported the fund loss to online customer service at 17:00 (UTC+8) on July 8. Gate immediately activated its verification mechanism. The matter is currently under urgent investigation. Initial assessment indicates an isolated case with no system security vulnerabilities, and the website is operating normally."According to preliminary checks, the possibility of user information leakage cannot be ruled out in this incident, and the specific circumstances are still under investigation. Gate will disclose details of the event as soon as the investigation is concluded.Additionally, during the dissemination of related information, unverified content has been widely shared. We urge netizens to maintain their ability to discern credible sources.Finally, we remind all users to log in through official channels and enable two-factor authentication to ensure fund security. Protecting user asset security has always been Gate's top priority."
the legal team of the Bank of Korea has published a research paper titled "Regulatory Proposals for Foreign Remittance Transaction Laws Targeting Stablecoins," offering recommendations for regulating large-scale stablecoin transactions. Citing South Korea's current foreign exchange management regulations, the paper outlines a framework for restrictions on stablecoin transfers of over $10,000 between individuals, requiring that such transactions only be conducted between officially certified wallets, along with a pre-declaration mechanism.The institution acknowledged that fully controlling unregistered wallets presents technical hurdles. However, for anti-money laundering compliance purposes, it is necessary to strengthen restrictions on large-scale cross-border stablecoin flows. South Korean regulatory authorities have previously emphasized the need to improve monitoring systems for cross-border crypto asset transactions involving non-custodial wallets. This paper further refines and concretizes these control measures. (DigitalAsset)
According to Yoon Seung-sik, Head of Tiger Research, the Korean won stablecoin market currently lacks a real position. This is not due to a lack of potential, but because South Korea has yet to undergo sufficient market practice and discussion. Unlike the United States, which has experienced years of trial and error, regulation, and market evolution in the stablecoin space, related discussions in South Korea have only just begun. The country's financial infrastructure is already highly developed, and the real challenge lies in answering the question, "Why do consumers need to use a won stablecoin?"Yoon Seung-sik believes that the core keywords for the digital asset industry in the first half of this year are stablecoins, tokenization, and RWA. While AI Agents and DeFi hold long-term potential, they still have a considerable distance from large-scale implementation. In contrast, stablecoins and tokenization have accumulated a wealth of global practical cases, driving more institutions to accelerate their entry. It is expected that in the second half of the year, the digital asset market will continue to focus on regulatory progress, the actual implementation results of stablecoins and RWAs, as well as new narratives for the retail market. (Etoday)
Odaily, Bitget announced that the Assets Under Management (AUM) for its stock token (rToken) product has exceeded $100 million within one month of launch. As of July 6, the number of users participating in related asset trading surpassed 100,000, with cumulative trading volume reaching $671.37 million.Looking at asset distribution, rSPCX is the rToken with the highest TVL, accounting for 23.51%; rCSCO and rNVDA follow with 17.75% and 13.38%, respectively. The overall ranking indicates that early demand for rTokens was primarily driven by high-interest private market assets and technology-related targets. Among these, AI infrastructure assets, covering areas such as networks, chips, storage, and semiconductors, have formed a significant demand cluster.It is reported that rTokens, identified by the prefix "r" followed by the stock ticker (e.g., rNVDA for NVIDIA), are issued by Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget. By partnering with the compliant brokerage Alpaca, they directly connect to global liquidity pools such as Nasdaq and the NYSE. Key features include: 1:1 reserve backing of underlying assets held by a licensed custodian, 1:1 distribution of stock dividends in token form, synchronized mirroring of corporate actions like stock splits and reverse splits, and the ability to use holdings as joint margin for unified accounts and USDT-margined contracts. This allows users to hold global stock assets while still flexibly managing their capital.
on-chain investigator ZachXBT stated that the LAB token has fallen from $14 to under $2 in the past 24 hours, a drop of approximately 85%, with its fully diluted valuation (FDV) shrinking sharply from around $14 billion.ZachXBT expressed disappointment that Binance, Bitget, and Gate did not take proactive measures to prevent price manipulation. He stated that if centralized exchanges truly valued user interests, they should at least return profits from accounts suspected of market manipulation to users.He also pointed out that LAB investors were originally scheduled to begin unlocking tokens later this month, but the vesting schedule has been repeatedly modified. Insiders have long controlled nearly the entire circulating supply and have used market makers to carry out extreme price manipulation on centralized exchanges. Therefore, he "does not recommend trading LAB under any circumstances."
According to Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has once again called for a comprehensive ban on cryptocurrencies and is seeking to limit cryptocurrency-related exposures of banking institutions. Internal documents show that the RBI aims to explicitly prohibit banks from accessing crypto assets, while Indian tax officials also warned that offshore crypto trading activities are becoming increasingly active, significantly increasing the difficulty of regulatory enforcement.
Odaily Planet Daily reported that Korean fintech company Toss has announced a partnership with Optimism and Sunnyside Labs to jointly explore a Korean won-pegged stablecoin.In the coming months, the three parties will conduct a Proof of Concept (PoC) test to evaluate the feasibility of building compliant blockchain-based digital financial infrastructure on OP Stack, providing technical verification for applications related to a Korean won stablecoin. (The Block)
Michael Coates announced on the X platform that he has taken on the role of Chief Information Security Officer at the Solana Foundation, marking a new chapter in his career. Coates previously served as Head of Security at Mozilla, Chief Information Security Officer at Twitter, and founded Altitude Networks, a startup focused on enterprise SaaS data security, which was later acquired by CoinList.Coates stated that his future work will focus on integrating security capabilities into industry operations and application security foundations, addressing security challenges unique to cryptocurrencies, and collaborating with policymakers and standard-setting bodies to promote improvements in cybersecurity regulations.
Crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett tweeted that Judge Analisa Torres of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York denied its preliminary injunction application in the case involving Kalshi, allowing the case to proceed to the motion to dismiss stage. The court held that New York State gambling law applies to Kalshi's sports event contracts, and such application is not preempted by the Commodity Exchange Act. This ruling means Kalshi has suffered another unfavorable setback in the relevant legal dispute.
肯尼亚资本市场管理局计划采购区块链分析平台，监控 Bitcoin、Ethereum 等至少 20 条链上的可疑交易，以落实 2025 年新通过的虚拟资产监管法规。
据 Bits.media 报道，俄罗斯国家杜马金融市场委员会已同意加密货币流通国家监管法案的修订版本，该版本预计进入第二次、也是关键审议阶段。修订内容删除了强制申报加密钱包地址的要求，改为仅申报钱包余额和资金流转情况。法案同时拟允许使用加密货币合法购买证券市场资产及俄罗斯数字金融资产。
英国改革党领袖 Nigel Farage 因接受加密行业人士数百万美元"礼物"面临调查，宣布辞去议员职务并将参加补选。
cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is seeking to obtain a full banking license in Europe, with Lithuania as the key jurisdiction for its application. If approved, Kraken would become the first cryptocurrency exchange to receive a full European banking license. Reports indicate this move is part of its parent company Payward's global licensing strategy. Previously, Kraken Financial connected to the U.S. Federal Reserve's payment infrastructure in March this year, and Payward also obtained regulatory approval from the UAE's VARA in May.
Naver Financial and Dunamu have postponed the completion date of their comprehensive share swap transaction to December 31st, marking the second delay for this deal. The transaction aims to integrate Dunamu, the operator of South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, into Naver's financial division. The original settlement date was September 30th. Dunamu stated that incomplete digital asset legislation and pending antitrust reviews remain key variables, and any progress in either approval process could further extend the timeline or even lead to changes in the transaction.
Odaily, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against North Carolina resident Trevor Vernon and his company, Argent Capital Management LLC, accusing them of defrauding approximately 60 investors out of a total of $14 million through a fraudulent commodity pool.According to the complaint filed by the CFTC on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, the commodity pool operated by Vernon and his company involved trading in multiple asset classes, including stock index futures options, stock index futures contracts, and crypto assets.The CFTC alleges that Vernon misled investors by portraying himself as a "successful trader" through quarterly financial updates and monthly performance review emails. In reality, however, he incurred substantial losses while trading with investor funds.The regulator stated that Vernon suffered cumulative losses of at least $8.6 million from trading futures, options, and crypto assets. The CFTC claims that his actual trading results were marked by "consistent and catastrophic losses," which significantly contradicted the profitability he presented to investors.
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has won its arbitration against former auditor Mazars USA, with the arbitrator ruling that Mazars must pay Payward $22 million. Payward is now seeking confirmation of the arbitration award and a final judgment from the Delaware Court of Chancery.The dispute originated during the peak of the so-called "Operation Choke Point 2.0" in 2022. Payward claimed that Mazars abruptly withdrew from a nearly completed audit of Kraken without finding any issues with the company. However, the move caused reputational damage to Kraken and forced the company to spend years and incur significant legal fees to clarify its position.Arjun Sethi, co-CEO of Payward, stated that audits are not a "favor" for crypto companies but rather critical infrastructure necessary for maintaining banking relationships, licenses, counterparty trust, and regulatory confidence. When an auditor withdraws without negative findings, it unfairly leaves a cloud of suspicion over the company."Operation Choke Point 2.0" is the crypto industry's term for regulatory pressure during the Biden administration, referring to the period after the FTX collapse when US regulators informally pressured banks to limit services to crypto companies. Sethi noted that the US FDIC sent at least 25 letters to 24 banks, requesting them to pause or avoid expanding crypto-related business. This ruling is also seen as a legal countermeasure by the crypto industry against such regulatory pressure.